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Clemson Tigers and No. 12 seed McNeese Cowboys in the first round of the men's 2025 NCAA Tournament on Thursday will be a slightly awkward encounter for Will Wade. The McNeese head coach is eying a victory against Clemson, which was his own alma mater, Fox News reported.

Warner Bros. on Thursday revealed the first teaser for One Battle After Another, most recent work from gifted screenwriter and director Paul Thomas Anderson. Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor, this gunslinging thriller is scheduled to be released in theatres on September 28, 2025. The teaser offers us an exciting glimpse into the compelling plot of the movie. DiCaprio's character features in the opening shot of the teaser sipping a drink as gunshots resonate behind him. The teaser intensifies with shots of Sean Penn's character dragging a screaming young woman through an alleyway. Meanwhile, gunfire rings out in the distance. The clip then closes with DiCaprio's character, now older with a goatee, while he is muttering, «Just when you think you got a handle on things.”

WrestleMania 41. The competition will take place in Las Vegas on April 19 and 20. With the WWE’s famous event fast approaching, several champions have been displaying noticeable shifts in their on-screen personas. As per reports, many long-time fan favourites have been seemingly embracing a rather aggressive approach. This change is teasing the potential heel turns which could shape WWE’s top storyline.

This year, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, will already become the youngest player ever to feature in the cash-rich tournament. Here are the five youngest players participating in the IPL 2025.

In IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lifted their third title with a dominant bowling attack, where five bowlers claimed 17 or more wickets. As teams prepare for the challenge, the competition for the Purple Cap—awarded to the tournament’s highest wicket-taker—is expected to be fierce. The accolade is more than just a statistic; it highlights the impact bowlers have in their team’s journey toward the playoffs and beyond. With a mix of experienced pacers and rising stars, IPL 2025 will see another competitive race for the Purple Cap. Here are the top 10 contenders for the IPL 2025 Purple Cap

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match will begin at 7:30 P.M. IST. With the league entering its 18th season, expectations are high, especially after a record-breaking 2024 edition that saw exceptional batting performances. The mega auction in Jeddah last November has further intensified the competition, with franchises strengthening their squads. Several batsmen are expected to play a crucial role for their teams this season. The ranking is based on three key factors: consistency, recent form, and the ability to influence matches. These players have demonstrated sustained excellence in franchise and international cricket, making them ones to watch in IPL 2025.

Neymar is back in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. The Brazilian soccer star is being accused of cheating for allegedly attending a party with 20 escorts. Despite the allegations, Neymar and his pregnant girlfriend, Bruna Biancardi, appear to be standing together, denying any wrongdoing. The scandal comes as he deals with injuries and career setbacks, as per reports.

Lionel Messi bid adieu to Barcelona. However, he might be having an unfinished business with the La Liga club, which is now eying to sign its greatest-ever player back to the side. Messi, 37, left Barcelona in 2021 on a free transfer as the financial situation at that time prevented the highly popular club from renewing the Argentina star's contract.

Jimmy Uso might be headed for a new tag team with seven-time champion Damian Priest. Recently, Priest shared a photograph with Jimmy on social media, hinting towards a possible collaboration between the two of them in upcoming events of WWE.

WWE announcer Alicia Taylor has been a favourite of many RAW fans. Taylor was present at this week’s RAW match in Brussels, which featured John Cena for the first time since he turned heel. Amid all the excitement for the game, there were questions about why Alicia Taylor was not present at the brand’s RAW match at Madison Square Garden last week. Mike Rome had replaced her announcer there. Now, it has been revealed why Taylor failed to make it to the WWE match in New York.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) head into the 18th edition of the IPL still in pursuit of their first-ever title. In the previous season, they made an incredible late surge, winning six straight matches to secure a playoff spot, narrowly surpassing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on net run rate. Their journey, however, came to an end in the Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals (RR). With Rajat Patidar stepping up as captain and a number of key signings strengthening the team, RCB is optimistic that this could be the year they finally clinch the title. A major shift for RCB this season is the appointment of Rajat Patidar as captain. Moving away from their usual reliance on international stars for leadership, the franchise has placed its trust in a rising Indian talent. In addition, RCB has prioritized squad balance over chasing big-name players. Their bowling department, once a weak spot, has been significantly strengthened with the signings of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a total of INR 23.25 crore.

Lucknow Super Giants on April 6 at Eden Gardens is likely to be rescheduled as the local police have not given security clearance due to Ram Navami. West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari announced over 20,000 processions across the state during the festival, calling for higher security measures statewide. Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly confirmed that the match would be rescheduled after two discussions with the police on Tuesday. He said that the authorities «have not given the go-ahead» for the match. The police has said that they would not be able to provide adequate security making it impractical to host a crowd of over 65,000 peaoplle. The BCCI has been infome

Texas is continuing to stake a claim as a rival to Wall Street as a key financial hub in the United States, with Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday saying his state has a «stronger brand than New York.»

In the video, Sana was seen reacting strongly to certain food items, appearing visibly uncomfortable, as if she was feeling nauseous. This reaction quickly fueled rumors that she might be pregnant. Netizens were quick to comment on the clip, with one user writing, “I think she’s pregnant; this happens in early pregnancy.” Another added, “Is she expecting? This kind of reaction is common during pregnancy.” The video has since gone viral on social media, with fans eagerly speculating about whether Shoaib and Sana are set to welcome a child.

anti-dumping duty from $619 to $873 per metric tonne (MT) on aluminium foil imports from China. A gazette notification dated March 17 said the duty will be applicable on aluminium foil up to 80 micron, excluding aluminium foil below 5.5 micron for non-capacitor application. These developments come in the backdrop of United States (US) levying reciprocal tariffs. In addition to these, the US implemented a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports last week. Domestic steel and aluminium producers fear that more Chinese products will make their way to India, putting pressure on margins. India’s provisional anti-dumping duty imposed under this notification shall be effective for six months and shall be payable in Indian currency, the notification said. This duty follows preliminary findings of Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) which concluded that the domestic industry has suffered material injury on account of the goods being exported to India from China. The order lists multiple China headquartered companies that were exporting to India at a price below the normal value, resulting in dumping. Those mentioned include Henan Mingtai technology development Co. Ltd., Henan Mingsheng New Material Technology Co. Ltd., Sunho New Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Shanghai Sunho Aluminium Foil Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials Joint-Stock Co. Ltd., Inner Mongolia Lian Shen New Energy Co. Ltd., and Hangzhou Five Star Aluminium Co. Ltd.